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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Massage the injection site after administering the medication.

B. Insert the needle at a 45° angle.

C. Use a Z-track technique to administer the injection.

D. Aspirate for blood before injecting the medication.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Use a Z-track technique to administer the injection.

Question 2 of 5

A client with acute diverticulitis should have which intervention included in the care plan?

A. Administer a cleansing enema.

B. Initiate a low-fiber diet.

C. Apply moist heat to the abdomen.

D. Provide a clear liquid diet.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Initiate a low-fiber diet.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has severe preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate intravenously. The nurse discontinues the magnesium sulfate after the client displays toxicity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Position the client supine.

B. Prepare an IV bolus of dextrose 5% in water.

C. Administer methylergonovine IM.

D. Administer calcium gluconate IV.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer calcium gluconate IV.

Question 4 of 5

A client with schizophrenia is experiencing delusions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

A. Tell the client that their delusions are not real

B. Encourage the client to explore the meaning behind their delusions

C. Focus on the client's feelings rather than the delusions

D. Challenge the client's delusions directly

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Focus on the client's feelings rather than the delusions

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving furosemide. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?

A. Serum sodium.

B. Serum glucose.

C. Serum potassium.

D. Serum calcium.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Serum potassium.

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